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20 Para - Abdulaziz

1277 (1861-1869) years
Silver (.833) 0.6 g 16 mm
Description
Issuer
Egypt
Sultan
Abdülaziz (1867-1876)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1277 (1861-1869)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
20 Para (0.005)
Currency
Pound (1834-1916)
Composition
Silver (.833)
Weight
0.6 g
Diameter
16 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#36885
Rarity index
66%

Reverse

Script: Arabic

Lettering:
٩
ضرب في
مصر
١٢٧٧

Translation:
9
Struck in Egypt
1277

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 20 Para - Abdulaziz 1277 (1861-1869) from Egypt is that it was minted during a time of significant political and economic change in the country. The coin was issued during the reign of Abdulaziz, who was the Khedive of Egypt from 1861 until his death in 1869. During his rule, Egypt underwent significant modernization and reform efforts, including the construction of the Suez Canal, which was completed in 1869. The coin's silver content and relatively low weight also reflect the economic and monetary reforms that were implemented during this period, which aimed to establish a more stable and modern currency system in Egypt.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1277 (1863) ٣ - - - - - -
1277 (1866) ٦ - - - - - -
1277 (1867) ٧ - - - - - -
1277 (1868) ٨ - - - - - -
1277 (1869) ٩ - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Para - Abdulaziz 1277 (1861-1869) coin.